Ugo Ehiogu RIP

claretwardy88 · Post by **claretwardy88** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:06 am

Sadly passed away following cardiac arrest. RIP

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:07 am

Damn.

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:10 am

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:16 am

Oh, God. Poor man.

Just been reading what happened yesterday in Times. Henry Winter has also written a "feature." I was thinking he'd make a great coach for a top team.

I had heart attack while playing 5-a-side last year - age 62.

Rest in peace, Ugo Ehiogu. Condolences to family and friends.

claretwardy88 · Post by **claretwardy88** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:19 am

Put your feet up and relax paul!

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:19 am

That is shocking news...they just said on TV that he had a suspected heart attack yesterday...only 44

I assumed he would recover after treatment.

RIP.

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:19 am

Bloody hell. RIP Ugo

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:22 am

Bloody hell, only 44.

RIP Ugo

ThinLizzy · Post by **ThinLizzy** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:23 am

Wow! Put's things into perspective, I just turned 44 on Wednesday and have been probably out of shape for the past 20 years. It does make you think about your own mortality.
R.I.P big man. A decent defender in is day. Thoughts go towards his family at this time.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:05 am

RIP Ugo. Condolences to friends and family.

bob-the-scutter · Post by **bob-the-scutter** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:13 am

Terrible news, such a lovely lad.
rip

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:16 am

Awful news.
Such a young man.
R.I.P. Ugo

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:26 am

Terribly sad. It does beg the question though if there is anything you can do or if your time is up, it`s up? Presumably as fit as a fiddle. I`m 44 in June, 14 1/2 stone a bit of shape. Makes you think. My aunt died 3 weeks ago at 72 of a massive heart attack 5 hours after we`d scattered her mum`s (my gran`s ashes). Again, barring her age, absolutely no health concerns whatsoever and not an ounce overweight.

We really just have to live life to the full, attempt to avoid stress and enjoy the simple things in life (your kid`s laugh, standing at the top of Pendle Hill or tucking into a nice chip butty. Even a disagreement on here - we`re all Clarets!!!!).

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:34 am

Sad news, that is no age at all.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:35 am

Rest in peace Ugo.

Sadly with all these energy drinks being drunk regular by this generation of footballers it could become a common theme.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:39 am

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:07 pm

Can I just suggest something...I thought long and hard before posting this..against the sad background of this young man's death.

I had a heart attack just over two years ago...it arrived out of the blue, no warnings, no pains whatsoever.
I was in hospital a week [it was very busy in there] and had one stent fitted...a large artery had been badly clogged up without me knowing.
- touch wood, I have been fine since.

I would recommend the following to many of the blokes on here..I am not lecturing [I hope it doesn't sound like that]..I am just passing on a bit of advice, a few tips..many of us are not very good at looking after our own health, or getting checked out regularly by your own doctor..some people keen to avoid the doctor.

1] Get your blood pressure checked...the machines for this are now permanently in place in many surgeries, or you can buy your own [about £40/£50 for a decent one from Boots]

For a normal reading, your blood pressure needs to show a top number that's between 90 and 120, and a bottom number that's between 60 and 80. When both your systolic and diastolic numbers are in these ranges, you're considered by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be within the normal range for blood pressure.8 Jun 2016.

2] Get your blood samples checked..this needs a bit more effort on your part..your GP can advise with this...shows up problems early.

3] Try and get a good walk in...45 minutes each time - 3 times a week.

4] Dump the fags..[not easy I know, though I've never smoked]...every doctor I spoke to mentioned this one.

5] Plus the obvious stuff...try and get about 7 hours sleep a night; drink plenty of water; 5 fruit and veg a day...and try and cut back on some of the rubbish from your diet..chocolate, crisps, cakes, biscuits, especially sugary stuff.

I am trying to do most of this stuff, but it's not that easy...I hope this helps in adding a few more years.

RIP.. Ugo Ehiogu.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:27 pm

Agreed hampstead.......

ThinLizzy · Post by **ThinLizzy** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:31 pm

I quit smoking two weeks ago. Granted it was more down to the fact they stopped selling tobacco in 12.5g or 25g pouches

I was buggered if I was going to spend £11 on a habit, which I knew I could kick; where I was burning money away basically.
I don't eat much sweet stuff either.
My downfall is the booze and even then I only usually drink at the weekend......

I guess when your number is up, it's up!

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:35 pm

Sad news.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:39 pm

HiroshimaClaret wrote:Terribly sad. It does beg the question though if there is anything you can do or if your time is up, it`s up? Presumably as fit as a fiddle. I`m 44 in June, 14 1/2 stone a bit of shape. Makes you think. My aunt died 3 weeks ago at 72 of a massive heart attack 5 hours after we`d scattered her mum`s (my gran`s ashes). Again, barring her age, absolutely no health concerns whatsoever and not an ounce overweight.

We really just have to live life to the full, attempt to avoid stress and enjoy the simple things in life (your kid`s laugh, standing at the top of Pendle Hill or tucking into a nice chip butty. Even a disagreement on here - we`re all Clarets!!!!).

Well said great post.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:40 pm

hampsteadclaret wrote:Can I just suggest something...I thought long and hard before posting this..against the sad background of this young man's death.

I had a heart attack just over two years ago...it arrived out of the blue, no warnings, no pains whatsoever.
I was in hospital a week [it was very busy in there] and had one stent fitted...a large artery had been badly clogged up without me knowing.
- touch wood, I have been fine since.

I would recommend the following to many of the blokes on here..I am not lecturing [I hope it doesn't sound like that]..I am just passing on a bit of advice, a few tips..many of us are not very good at looking after our own health, or getting checked out regularly by your own doctor..some people keen to avoid the doctor.

1] Get your blood pressure checked...the machines for this are now permanently in place in many surgeries, or you can buy your own [about £40/£50 for a decent one from Boots]

For a normal reading, your blood pressure needs to show a top number that's between 90 and 120, and a bottom number that's between 60 and 80. When both your systolic and diastolic numbers are in these ranges, you're considered by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be within the normal range for blood pressure.8 Jun 2016.

2] Get your blood samples checked..this needs a bit more effort on your part..your GP can advise with this...shows up problems early.

3] Try and get a good walk in...45 minutes each time - 3 times a week.

4] Dump the fags..[not easy I know, though I've never smoked]...every doctor I spoke to mentioned this one.

5] Plus the obvious stuff...try and get about 7 hours sleep a night; drink plenty of water; 5 fruit and veg a day...and try and cut back on some of the rubbish from your diet..chocolate, crisps, cakes, biscuits, especially sugary stuff.

I am trying to do most of this stuff, but it's not that easy...I hope this helps in adding a few more years.

RIP.. Ugo Ehiogu.

Another good post. I find the eating a breeze, drinking healthily even easier, excercise reasonably easy but the sleep is and always has been an issue for me. Often function off 4 hours. Its the one thing I try to sort out (and should do).

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:10 pm

I'm another one on here who's a heart attack survivor- very lucky. At the time (64 and retired) I was swimming 4-5 mornings per week 2-2.5 k at a brisk pace + walking a lot/eating v healthy diet; 32 waist, healthy body-mass etc, no stresses, drinking moderately and a very occasional cigar.
Started feeling dizzy when I was warming down after a swim, pool attendant called the paramedics after I didnt improve. Whisked to the hospital, fortunately only c a mile away, got there just in time, got a stent etc, then when stronger a quadruple bypass op.
Not much I can do to improve my lifestyle but now take various BP lowering medicines, aspirin, statins etc.
I feel very lucky indeed & a slight tinge of guilt when I see that some others have been much less fortunate in the same sort of circumstances.

RIP Ugo & much sympathy to his shocked family.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:12 pm

Rip showing great promise at Spurs as a youth team coach.

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:34 pm

hampsteadclaret wrote:Can I just suggest something...I thought long and hard before posting this..against the sad background of this young man's death.

I had a heart attack just over two years ago...it arrived out of the blue, no warnings, no pains whatsoever.
I was in hospital a week [it was very busy in there] and had one stent fitted...a large artery had been badly clogged up without me knowing.
- touch wood, I have been fine since.

I would recommend the following to many of the blokes on here..I am not lecturing [I hope it doesn't sound like that]..I am just passing on a bit of advice, a few tips..many of us are not very good at looking after our own health, or getting checked out regularly by your own doctor..some people keen to avoid the doctor.

1] Get your blood pressure checked...the machines for this are now permanently in place in many surgeries, or you can buy your own [about £40/£50 for a decent one from Boots]

For a normal reading, your blood pressure needs to show a top number that's between 90 and 120, and a bottom number that's between 60 and 80. When both your systolic and diastolic numbers are in these ranges, you're considered by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be within the normal range for blood pressure.8 Jun 2016.

2] Get your blood samples checked..this needs a bit more effort on your part..your GP can advise with this...shows up problems early.

3] Try and get a good walk in...45 minutes each time - 3 times a week.

4] Dump the fags..[not easy I know, though I've never smoked]...every doctor I spoke to mentioned this one.

5] Plus the obvious stuff...try and get about 7 hours sleep a night; drink plenty of water; 5 fruit and veg a day...and try and cut back on some of the rubbish from your diet..chocolate, crisps, cakes, biscuits, especially sugary stuff.

I am trying to do most of this stuff, but it's not that easy...I hope this helps in adding a few more years.

RIP.. Ugo Ehiogu.

Great advice, Hampstead. I missed my warning signs - thought I was doing everything right. I thought that getting out of breath and not being able to run more than a few yards was just the process of ageing. I was still playing 5-a-side most weeks and the occasional 11-a-side game (well, 40-50 mins). I was lucky, very lucky. One artery 100% blocked, a 2nd 70% narrowed. Two stents in the first artery and a new lifestyle to recover. Not all "plain sailing" afterwards. It's how ignorant I was of the heart attack risks that is scary - I can name a number of friends who've not been as lucky as I have. It's also scary that, unlike the TV/films, a heart attack can often be "silent" - with no pain, just feeling a little "off colour." I thought I'd got a chest infection, very common if you travel by tube in winter.

Yes, I can also get boring "preaching" about heart disease. Take care everyone.

Again, RIP, Ugo Ehiogu.

Dom · Post by **Dom** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:56 pm

Rangers have always been my second team. He will be remembered for the overhead kick he scored against Celtic http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39669150" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

44 is no age at all, sickner for his family.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 3:35 pm

HiroshimaClaret wrote:Terribly sad. It does beg the question though if there is anything you can do or if your time is up, it`s up? Presumably as fit as a fiddle. I`m 44 in June, 14 1/2 stone a bit of shape. Makes you think. My aunt died 3 weeks ago at 72 of a massive heart attack 5 hours after we`d scattered her mum`s (my gran`s ashes). Again, barring her age, absolutely no health concerns whatsoever and not an ounce overweight.

We really just have to live life to the full, attempt to avoid stress and enjoy the simple things in life (your kid`s laugh, standing at the top of Pendle Hill or tucking into a nice chip butty. Even a disagreement on here - we`re all Clarets!!!!).

I think you're right. Obviously there are things we can all do to improve our health but some things are just beyond our control. Very sad really but a reminder to, as you said, live life to the full.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 3:50 pm

Dreadfully sad to hear the news this morning of his passing

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:10 pm

LeadBelly wrote:I'm another one on here who's a heart attack survivor- very lucky. At the time (64 and retired) I was swimming 4-5 mornings per week 2-2.5 k at a brisk pace + walking a lot/eating v healthy diet; 32 waist, healthy body-mass etc, no stresses, drinking moderately and a very occasional cigar.
Started feeling dizzy when I was warming down after a swim, pool attendant called the paramedics after I didnt improve. Whisked to the hospital, fortunately only c a mile away, got there just in time, got a stent etc, then when stronger a quadruple bypass op.
Not much I can do to improve my lifestyle but now take various BP lowering medicines, aspirin, statins etc.
I feel very lucky indeed & a slight tinge of guilt when I see that some others have been much less fortunate in the same sort of circumstances.

RIP Ugo & much sympathy to his shocked family.

Hi LeadBelly, were you next to me at Charlton on "Champions Day" last May? Sounds like you were doing all the right things. My cardio consultant said if I'd not been exercising/eating well etc he'd have been seeing me 10 years earlier.

mybloodisclaret · Post by **mybloodisclaret** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:21 pm

Deary me, this is sad news. Some great posts on here as well people. RIP Ugo

Healeywoodclaret · Post by **Healeywoodclaret** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:27 pm

HiroshimaClaret wrote:Terribly sad. It does beg the question though if there is anything you can do or if your time is up, it`s up? Presumably as fit as a fiddle. I`m 44 in June, 14 1/2 stone a bit of shape. Makes you think. My aunt died 3 weeks ago at 72 of a massive heart attack 5 hours after we`d scattered her mum`s (my gran`s ashes). Again, barring her age, absolutely no health concerns whatsoever and not an ounce overweight.

We really just have to live life to the full, attempt to avoid stress and enjoy the simple things in life (your kid`s laugh, standing at the top of Pendle Hill or tucking into a nice chip butty. Even a disagreement on here - we`re all Clarets!!!!).

Avoiding stress is the hard bit especially in the work place. Tucking into chip butties is the easy bit!

Healeywoodclaret · Post by **Healeywoodclaret** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:31 pm

hampsteadclaret wrote:Can I just suggest something...I thought long and hard before posting this..against the sad background of this young man's death.

I had a heart attack just over two years ago...it arrived out of the blue, no warnings, no pains whatsoever.
I was in hospital a week [it was very busy in there] and had one stent fitted...a large artery had been badly clogged up without me knowing.
- touch wood, I have been fine since.

I would recommend the following to many of the blokes on here..I am not lecturing [I hope it doesn't sound like that]..I am just passing on a bit of advice, a few tips..many of us are not very good at looking after our own health, or getting checked out regularly by your own doctor..some people keen to avoid the doctor.

1] Get your blood pressure checked...the machines for this are now permanently in place in many surgeries, or you can buy your own [about £40/£50 for a decent one from Boots]

For a normal reading, your blood pressure needs to show a top number that's between 90 and 120, and a bottom number that's between 60 and 80. When both your systolic and diastolic numbers are in these ranges, you're considered by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be within the normal range for blood pressure.8 Jun 2016.

2] Get your blood samples checked..this needs a bit more effort on your part..your GP can advise with this...shows up problems early.

3] Try and get a good walk in...45 minutes each time - 3 times a week.

4] Dump the fags..[not easy I know, though I've never smoked]...every doctor I spoke to mentioned this one.

5] Plus the obvious stuff...try and get about 7 hours sleep a night; drink plenty of water; 5 fruit and veg a day...and try and cut back on some of the rubbish from your diet..chocolate, crisps, cakes, biscuits, especially sugary stuff.

I am trying to do most of this stuff, but it's not that easy...I hope this helps in adding a few more years.

RIP.. Ugo Ehiogu.

I thought blood pressure readings should be 120/70 for young people but for 50 plus 140/90?

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:33 pm

Paul-post 29
Yes I was next to you (and a lad?) very near the front,with the goals just to our right, at that Charlton game.
I'd deduced from a few of your posts here that you were my neighbour on that day. We discussed health issues there amongst other things. Hope we can bump into each other again on another auspicious Clarets day.

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:53 pm

LeadBelly wrote:Paul-post 29
Yes I was next to you (and a lad?) very near the front,with the goals just to our right, at that Charlton game.
I'd deduced from a few of your posts here that you were my neighbour on that day. We discussed health issues there amongst other things. Hope we can bump into each other again on another auspicious Clarets day.

Hi LeadBelly, "my lad" is 23 years old. London born and been following the Clarets with me since the old Wimbledon left Selhurst Park.

We will be back at Selhurst Park again in a week's time: Burnley's first Premier League away win this season, perhaps. And, I'm predicting we will be mathematically certain to be playing Premier League again next season after that game.

Would like to beat ManU on Sunday, of course.

UTC

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:00 pm

Healeywoodclaret wrote:I thought blood pressure readings should be 120/70 for young people but for 50 plus 140/90?

Careful, Healeywood. I knew nothing about blood pressure readings before last year.

Anything below 120/80 is ideal, whatever your age - according to Blood Pressure UK website:

http://www.bloodpressureuk.org/BloodPre ... atisnormal" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

What is normal blood pressure?

Ideally, we should all have a blood pressure below 120 over 80 (120/80). This is the ideal blood pressure for people wishing to have good health. At this level, we have a much lower risk of heart disease or stroke.
If your blood pressure is optimal, this is great news. By following our healthy living advice, you will be able to keep it this way.
If your blood pressure is above 120/80mmHg, you will need to lower it.
Most adults in the UK have blood pressure readings in the range from 120 over 80 (120/80) to 140 over 90 (140/90). If your blood pressure is within this range, you should be taking steps to bring it down or to stop it rising any further. Our five top tips will show you how.
The reason why people with blood pressure readings in this range should lower it, even though this is not classified as 'high' blood pressure, is that the higher your blood pressure, the higher your risk of health problems. For example, someone with a blood pressure level of 135 over 85 (135/85) is twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke as someone with a reading of 115 over 75 (115/75).

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:51 pm

hampsteadclaret wrote:Can I just suggest something...I thought long and hard before posting this..against the sad background of this young man's death.

I had a heart attack just over two years ago...it arrived out of the blue, no warnings, no pains whatsoever.
I was in hospital a week [it was very busy in there] and had one stent fitted...a large artery had been badly clogged up without me knowing.
- touch wood, I have been fine since.

I would recommend the following to many of the blokes on here..I am not lecturing [I hope it doesn't sound like that]..I am just passing on a bit of advice, a few tips..many of us are not very good at looking after our own health, or getting checked out regularly by your own doctor..some people keen to avoid the doctor.

1] Get your blood pressure checked...the machines for this are now permanently in place in many surgeries, or you can buy your own [about £40/£50 for a decent one from Boots]

For a normal reading, your blood pressure needs to show a top number that's between 90 and 120, and a bottom number that's between 60 and 80. When both your systolic and diastolic numbers are in these ranges, you're considered by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be within the normal range for blood pressure.8 Jun 2016.

2] Get your blood samples checked..this needs a bit more effort on your part..your GP can advise with this...shows up problems early.

3] Try and get a good walk in...45 minutes each time - 3 times a week.

4] Dump the fags..[not easy I know, though I've never smoked]...every doctor I spoke to mentioned this one.

5] Plus the obvious stuff...try and get about 7 hours sleep a night; drink plenty of water; 5 fruit and veg a day...and try and cut back on some of the rubbish from your diet..chocolate, crisps, cakes, biscuits, especially sugary stuff.

I am trying to do most of this stuff, but it's not that easy...I hope this helps in adding a few more years.

RIP.. Ugo Ehiogu.

Can I ask Hampstead, how old were you when you had the heart attack?
Good advice above and I try and mainly succeed in doing all this. However my main weakness is alcohol consumption at weekends after hard week at work.

Rest in Peace Ugo. Always rated him as a footballer and it sounds like he was a good humble man.

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:17 pm

I think I will keep my age private for now, but I am young at heart [about 41..

] and I have the body of a 27 year old..[Hatfield Claret and a few others on here know the truth, but they will be discreet I am sure].

Jamesy...from the information I received, drinking alcohol is ok, it's allowed but it should be in moderation...binge drinking is a no-no, and all those who like a drink [me included] should have at least two dry days a week, to give your vital organs a chance to recover a little.

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:19 pm

A reminder how much in this day and age, in Burnley, we should just remind ourselves how special our life us..........

And on Sunday..........gerinem!

RIP Ugo and your family will be proud.

atlantalad · Post by **atlantalad** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 12:54 am

Many excellent posts on the topic of coronary heart disease. I consider my self to be reasonable active for may age ( < 60) , tend to walk rather than drive and park, don't eat junk and probably only drink 4 pints every 3- 4 weeks. Tell tale signs were beginning to feel breathless when walking up inclines or out in the wind. I too put breathlessness down to may be aging. The crunch point came last year when walking up manny road after Middlesborough game - the game Keane equalised in last minute

. I saw 2 elderly neighbours ( well ~ 15/20 years older than me) walking ahead of me- tried to catch them up- but oh boy I just could not keep up with their pace never mind catch them.
Went to GP - referred, had all tests- every thing seemed OK. However, the test that showed I had a heart condition was the angiogram - some left side artery blockages - could not stent because its at a Y divergence. Anyhow on the usual medication now, but do feel more tired than I used too - and still breathless going up hills. But at least I am now aware of my condition so take more care of what I do.

Point is: CHD can creep up despite thinking your too young - check blood pressures ( although these can depend on time of day, etc) and don't simply discount breathlessness as a sign of may be getting older/ less fit.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 1:07 am

Here I am knowing sleeps my main issue on claretsmad again at this hour.

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 1:10 am

Good comments on this thread about health and fitness but out of respect of Ugo and in pursuit of greater awareness if anything else it's worth clarifying that he died of cardiac arrest which is different to a heart attack. Tragically, even the most fit among us can be susceptible to cardiac arrest but being healthy definitely helps avert heart attack.

Here's a link on the difference. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Condition ... PqfcfnyvIU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

RIP, fella. Seemed like such a nice bloke.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 1:19 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Here I am knowing sleeps my main issue on claretsmad again at this hour.

Go to bed!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 1:21 am

Im a born again owl.

Right_winger · Post by **Right_winger** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 3:23 am

I always remember playing 3 card brag in a casino, whilst the chap next to me looked familiar. I was playing minimum bets £2 whilst this chap was on the maximum £1500 a hand. He pulled out a nice winner on one hand, decided to gift his winnings to the young lass dealing the cards and ordered everyone at the table a drink.

Only turned out to be Ugo Ehiogu ( he was a huge lump of a man when your stood next to him)
really nice chap and just blended in with everyone. To be fair it changed my perception of top pro players at the time. They are not all money grabbers who like to flaunt it.

Really sad to hear this news.